What ages can attend the camp?

The camp accepts participants aged 6 to 16.

Is equipment provided?

Yes — all necessary boards, safety gear and buoyancy aids are provided by the organizers.

Where and when do we meet?

Meet ten minutes before your session at Ballymoney beach car park; instructors will lead the group to the lesson area.

Do children need to be strong swimmers?

Participants should be comfortable in the sea and able to swim short distances; instructors focus on safety and gradual progression.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms vary by booking; check the FareHarbor booking page linked on the reservation for current policy details.

Can parents watch the sessions?

Yes — parents can observe from the shore, though coaching areas require a clear space for safety and instruction.

Learn to Surf at Potters Point: 3-Day Youth Camp in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow

Potters Point 3 day camp runs along the wide sweep of Brittas Bay on Ireland’s east coast, a sand-and-dune shoreline in County Wicklow lapped by the Irish Sea. Over three action-packed days this youth surf and paddle program teaches ocean awareness, watercraft skills, rescue basics and hands-on beach safety through focused sessions designed for ages 6–16.

On arrival the meeting point is Ballymoney beach car park, a short walk to a broad beach framed by low dune ridges. The beach’s long sandy shelf produces clean, user-friendly beach breaks that make it ideal for first-time surfers and stand-up paddleboarders. The dunes hold marram grass and sculpted wind-formed ridges; at low tide a patchwork of shallow rock pools appears near Potters Point, offering micro-habitats that attract oystercatchers and the occasional seal offshore.

Each day runs roughly two hours of guided water time, with small group sizes capped at 16 so coaches can give focused instruction. Expect a rhythm of warm-up on sand, paddle and surf drills, coached waves and practical rescue exercises that introduce rope and towline basics, shore-based spotting and partner rescues. All equipment is provided, but organizers ask participants to bring water, togs and a towel and to meet ten minutes before the scheduled start.

What makes this camp stand out is the emphasis on real skills and situational awareness rather than just recreational fun. Coaches concentrate on reading the surf, understanding tides and practicing simple rescue techniques that build competence and confidence in coastal conditions. For families visiting County Wicklow, this program is a chance to learn safe ocean practices in an accessible setting, and to watch kids progress from tentative pops to standing on the shoulder of a wave.

Practical details are straightforward: minimum age is six, maximum age is sixteen, group size is 16, and sessions meet at Ballymoney beach car park. The setting is part of a larger stretch of coastline popular with windsurfers and beach-goers; on clear days the Wicklow Hills rise in the distance and the open horizon provides clean light for photography.

Safety-minded, skills-focused and rooted in local shoreline knowledge, Potters Point 3 day camp is a dependable introduction to sea sports in Brittas Bay. Whether your child’s goal is to catch a first wave, learn paddleboard balance or gain rescue confidence, this short intensive program delivers instruction, equipment and plenty of coached water time in one of County Wicklow’s most accessible coastal classrooms. Parents can pair the camp with a walk along the dune crest, a picnic in nearby Ballynacarrig, or a short drive to the Wicklow Gap for inland views—making this program a practical, educational and memorable outdoor option for families exploring County Wicklow during spring and summer and autumn.